Dental Assistant Jobs in North Houston, TX

A Dental Assistant plays a crucial role in the dental industry by assisting dentists during patient procedures, providing patient care and comfort, preparing dental instruments, sterilizing instruments, and performing office management tasks. They also perform laboratory duties such as making dental casts and taking digital x-rays. Their role is vital to the smooth operation of dental clinics and hospitals, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care and support. Dental Assistants should have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, adept manual dexterity, and high levels of patience and empathy.

Dental Assistants must have proper certifications, often requiring the completion of an accredited dental assistant program resulting in a certificate or diploma. Some states may require dental assistants to be licensed or registered, involving passing a written or practical exam. Before becoming a Dental Assistant, a person may start their career as a Dental Office Receptionist handling scheduling and billing. Others may begin as a Dental Hygienist, focusing on preventative dental care, or as a Medical Assistant, gaining foundational healthcare skills that can be applied in a dental setting.

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Temporary dental assistant

  • Houston, TX (14 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Houston, TX (14 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 4 hours ago

We need a dental assistant for June 2,3,6,9 from 9-5 the pay is 18$/ hr the office is located on shepherd in heights...

Dental Assistant

  • Kingwood, TX (15 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Kingwood, TX (15 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 7 hours ago

Qualifications Registered Dental Assistant - Required 2 years on-the-job-experience X-Ray certification Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended High school diploma or equivalent Dental Assistant...

Ortho Assistant

  • Stafford, TX (20 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Stafford, TX (20 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 10 hours ago

Dental Assistant License State of Texas Dental Assistant license CPR/BLS Compensation $21-$23 / HR About Us Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO...

Dental/Ortho assistant needed

  • Houston, TX (14 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (14 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Dental/Ortho assistant needed in SW Houston. Prefer bilingual (English/Chinese or Spanish). Email your resume to ... if you are good, you deserve better pay. Foreign trained dentist welcome.

Dental Assistant

  • Humble, TX (15 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Humble, TX (15 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

When you join our team as a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients lives....

Dental Assistant I/II - UT Dentists

  • Houston, TX (14 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (14 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Completion of a recognized dental assistant educational program preferred. Minimum Experience: None....

Dental Assistant

  • Richmond, TX (21 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, TX (21 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Req ID: 103137 Supported Practice: Cook Dental Category: Dental Assistant Location: 1536 FM 359 Rd, Richmond, TX 77406 Years of Experience: 2-3 years This is where patients come first, and continuous...

Specialty Dental Assistant Pediatrics

  • Spring, TX (13 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Spring, TX (13 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Dental assistants must work effectively with co-workers including Specialty dental assistants, patients, and the front office by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner....

Dental Assistant

  • Kingwood, TX (15 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Kingwood, TX (15 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 8 days ago

We are happy to share an exciting opportunity for a Dental Assistant!...

Ortho Traveling Dental Assistant

  • Spring, TX (13 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Spring, TX (13 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Dental Assistant License CPR/BLS certification Compensation $19 - $22 an hour About Us Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision...

Traveling Dental Assistant Endodontics

  • Cypress, TX (11 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Cypress, TX (11 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 13 days ago

Dental assistants must work effectively with co-workers including Specialty dental assistants, patients, and the front office by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Cypress, TX (11 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Cypress, TX (11 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 13 days ago

Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties....

Dental Assistant

  • Houston, TX (14 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Houston, TX (14 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 14 days ago

Assistant License CPR or BLS Certification X-Ray license Compensation $17 - $18 an hour About Us Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health,...

Dental Assistant - Endodontist

  • Houston, TX (14 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Houston, TX (14 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 15 days ago

When you join our team as an Endodontist Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients' lives....

Dental Assistant - Entry level

  • Tomball, TX (14 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Tomball, TX (14 miles from North Houston, TX)
  • 19 days ago

We offer: A pathway for you to become a DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) to maximize your career potential Part-time, Full-time, flexible scheduling available* Paid training to become radiology...

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in North Houston, TX

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireDental research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in North Houston, TX offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
High School or GED
24.2%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
Associate's Degree
16.4%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Some College
3.0%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Some High School
1.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dental Assistants in North Houston, TX
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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